200323-M-IR130-1010 RED SEA (March 23, 2020) Cpl. Isaac

200323-M-IR130-1010 RED SEA (March 23, 2020) Cpl. Isaac Wethington, a low altitude air defense technician, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), adjusts the canopy of an MRZR aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) March 23, 2020. Bataan, with embarked 26th MEU, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gary Jayne III)